Thursday, May 3, 2012

My Belly {13 Weeks}

It's time for you to get excited, because for the next 27 weeks, every Thursday will be everyone's favorite BumpDates!

Cue eye-roll. Sorry folks, I've gotta do it!

But, at least you get to see photos of me and my ever-expanding waistline.

Starting with this:

Please excuse my photo...I had just gotten off a plane.
As you can see there's really not a bump to be found yet. I can notice a slight difference, but nothing noticeable yet...except for the insane increase in my chest.

Nugget this week...

*is growing vocal chords and teeth!

*already has fingerprints!

*and the intestines are making their way from the umbilical chord to their permanent home in the tummy.

I have one maternity tank top from Old Navy that I practically live in and a maternity swimsuit that I obviously have yet to wear. Aside from those essentials I think the plan is just to buy things as I need them and as my current clothes get too small.

Stretch marks?

No stretch marks but my tummy is super itchy from that stretching skin! My mom recommended using Olive Oil (could she be any more Greek?) so I'm going to start trying that and also am going to buy some cocoa butter ASAP!

Best Moments?

I had a doctor's appointment last week and the baby finally looks like a baby on the ultrasound. No more blob! Baby looks perfect, has a strong heart beat and is big for it's age (go figure). I also got to hear the heartbeat for the first time and saw the baby move. It was the most incredible thing I've ever seen.

11 weeks + 6 days

Movement?Not yet.

Food Cravings?

Really no cravings, but nothing ever sounds good. I literally have to force myself to eat.

Anything making you queasy or sick?

Nothing specific but I haven't felt all that great all week, which I think probably has to do with the really busy last couple of weeks and traveling.

What I miss?

Being able to sleep through the night without having to use the restroom.

What I'm looking forward to?

Seeing that baby bump! I'm at the awkward, "I've put on weight but don't have a bump" phase, so I'm looking forward to actually having a belly.

Nausea/Vomiting?

I've been getting queasy on and off throughout the day, usually if I haven't eaten in a while, but no vomiting, thank God!

Labor signs?

Still have a while before I need to start worrying about that!

Gender?

I was certain it was a girl, but now I'm totally feeling boy!

Belly Button In or Out?

Still IN.

Wedding rings On or Off?

All my rings are still on.

Sleep?

I'm still super tired all the time so I sleep really well, but I have to get up at least once to use the bathroom every night.

Wisdom?

My mom gave me some great wisdom when I was totally worn out and starting to lose my mind, she said, "Your body is working overtime, so you need to give yourself a break. You need to understand you're not going to have the energy to take on everything like you did before. It's OK to say 'no' and take time for yourself to rest."
TRUE DAT MAMA!

I love that your mom is so greek!I just bought Bio Oil and I love it. It's slightly greasy but I know so many people who rave about! I also felt like my babe is a girl.. I still do! Don't you love their little wiggly bodies! It's still so crazy to me that I have life inside of me!

hi! stopping over from the kentucky priss! this is so freaking cute! my BF would be the same way, he never understands half the pictures I wanna take...but i love that he did a pic too!! so excited to follow your journey! new follower!

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